ASSIGNMENT FIVE: Assessment Preparation

I decided to share this blog for Assessment (Feb 2024) as part of the Reflective Presentation. I shared the link to access this blog with the assessors, and I believe it gives an impression of my making and thinking while writing. I will share the BOW shown in this blog as a separate (post) folder […]

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ADVANCED PRACTICE PART FIVE: PROJECT 2

CRITICAL EVALUATION EXERCISE 2.1: Looking back and looking forward WRITING A CRITICAL EVALUATION (BETWEEN 500 AND 750 WORDS) Consider the outcomes of this Critical Evaluation in relation to the aims and ambitions for this course as well as the processes from which these outcomes have evolved. Introduction – a first draft When starting this course, […]

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PART FIVE: Resolution

SELECTION OF WORK I want to consider the works below – they are all about nesting/nests and making 3D work for outside installation and drawing explorations of their form. I see the connection with nature as the nest of the sociable weaver and the connection to the wire work of artist Claire Falkenstein. Links to […]

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The making of (a) Sociable Weavers nest

This blog is shared on Gdrive for Assessment, Feb 2024. To the assessors: This work was taken from my website and can be directly accessed using the following link: https://karenstanderart.co.za/the-making-of-a-sociable-weavers-nest/.  This blog mostly deals with my research into Ruth Falkenstein’s work and how I translated that into my making. I share learning techniques, work with […]

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PART FOUR: PROJECT 4

WRITING A STATEMENT Exploring Reading the suggested reading material in the study guide under the Reading Point hearing. I try to use the words from Gilda Williams to guide me into this process: “Artists should have a wonderful time writing their artist’s statement. Writing it and reading it should be a joy and a pleasure. […]

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PART FOUR PROJECT 3

CONTINUING PEER-TO-PEER DIALOGUE AND CRITICAL INTERACTION I belong to two separate student groups, which are connected to the OCA, where I regularly share work and have interactions with fellow students. I have shared written work as well with students. I have invited someone to read my CR for the Research Part of my studies and […]

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